Rehearsal Thursday, 8/30/12

Reminder to all Band and Color Guard students:  Thursday Night Rehearsal, August 30, 2012 from 5-9pm at school.  Band members please wear Black on top and Guard wear White (all shirts can have print/or design).  Bring water, music, equipment, etc.  See you at 5pm.

Great Week

As we are coming to the end of a great week of music and learning, I'd like to say thank you to all of the parents who have supported the Sapphire Sound.  Without your encouragement, we would not have as many students involved as we do and I look forward to meeting many more families as school begins.

We had a good Parent Meeting last night. Thanks to all who attended! The next meeting will be after Open House on Wednesday, September 26th at 8:00pm in the Band Room.  As always, if you have any questions please feel free to email me at: jchristensen1@sandi.net.

Just a reminder, next week we will have Thursday Night Rehearsal at school from 5-9pm.  All are welcome to attend.  See you then!

Parent Meeting for Band and Color Guard Thursday

This Thursday, August 23 at 7:00pm, we will be having a Parent Meeting in the Band Room (404).  This is the first meeting of the school year.  Please plan on attending as there will be information shared about the upcoming school year.  The meeting will last approximately one hour and hopefully you'll be able to watch a few minutes of the end of rehearsal.  See you Thursday!

Camp Continues through Friday

Fall Camp is underway and we welcome all incoming and current students to Sapphire Sound.  Camp will continue today through this Friday evening.  Times to be at school are from 2pm-9pm with dinner included each night.

Camp August 20-24

Fall Camp is here!  This week, August 20-24, all Marching Band and Color Guard members should be at school each day from 2pm-9pm. We will be working on music, marching fundamental, and this year's field show.  Please bring your instrument/equipment, plenty of water, pencils, music, and wear loose clothing.  (Shorts, t-shirts, and athletic shoes are suggested.)

Uniform sizing will also take place this week by the Band Room from 12pm-2pm.  On the day of sizing, please wear gym shorts/athletic shorts and a t-shirt.  The schedule is below by grade level:

Monday - Seniors and Juniors (12th/11th)
Tuesday - Sophomores (10th)
Wednesday - Freshman (9th)
Thursday - anyone that was missed on their day (9th-12th)

On Thursday, August 23, we will have our first Parent Meeting of the school year at 7pm in the Band Room.  Please come hear about the fall schedule of events and meet other parents who have students in the Band and Color Guard program.

Finally, thanks to everyone who helped over the weekend with the Mattress Fundraiser!  All the participating students and parents did a great job!

Mattress Fundraiser Event Saturday & Sunday

Be sure to spread the word about our Mattress Fundraiser this Saturday and Sunday at school from 10am-5pm each day.  All brands and types of mattresses will be set up for people to try at discounted prices.  Every mattress purchased and delivered to your home is absolutely brand new. This is a great way to kick off our fundraising for the Sapphire Sound! The event will be located off of Mira Mesa Blvd. in the front parking lot, so be sure to stop by and tell your family, neighbors, and friends!

It's time for Music and Fundraising!!!

If you read the last blog about trying to register for the fall show and completed that, then thank you.  If you had any difficulties then don't worry.  We can make sure you are counted for by coming to Music Camp in the Band Room this Wednesday through Friday from 6-9pm.  Just bring your instrument (or come and we will issue you one), a pencil, and a water bottle.  Music Camp is designed to get us all playing together and get us looking at the fall music before next week.

Parents, as you are dropping off your student, please come in the Band Room tomorrow (Wednesday) for a meeting from 6-6:30pm about this weekend's fundraiser.  The fundraiser is a simple one, but we need as many of you to come hear about it Wednesday.

Remember to tell your friends, sons, and daughters that it is indeed time to be at school this week and next!  Bring on the music!

Fall Show Enrollment

Please take a moment and click on the link below to register for our Band's fall enrollment. We need everyone to do so by Monday.

Fall Show Enrollment

Thank you!

Thursday, Aug. 9th Change & Interviews

On Thursday, August 9th, the Band Room will be open from 12:00-2:00pm instead of the usual 4:30-6:30pm.  Many of our students and staff would like to go watch the Drum Corps compete on the screen
at the Edwards Cinema in Mira Mesa in the afternoon and evening.

Early in the day, starting at 10:00am, Mrs. Christensen would like to interview potential leaders for the Clarinet and Trumpet sections. Please email Mrs. C and let her know if you will be able to make the time slot of 10:00am-12:00pm.